JAPAN – Volcano Islands in Japan were on Monday struck by a magnitude 6 earthquake, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The earthquake occurred at 0355 GMT in the North Pacific Ocean at a shallow depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles), some 283 km (176 mi) from the Northern Mariana Islands. The epicenter […]
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Over 25 Volcanic Earthquakes and Tremors Recorded in Philippines in 24 Hours
PHILIPPINES – Taal Volcano in Luzon Island in the northern Philippines experienced over 25 volcanic earthquakes and tremors in 24 hours, according to local reports on Saturday. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), 25 volcanic earthquakes and six volcanic tremors were recorded at the volcano over the past 24 hours, with […]
Current Update on Bangladesh Earthquake
BANGLADESH – At least 6 people, including a child, were killed, and about 100 others injured in various parts of Bangladesh when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the country on Friday. Among the victims include Dhaka University students and factory workers in the central districts of Gazipur and Narsingdi, which was the epicenter of the […]
Netherlands Records Strongest Earthquake in Years
NETHERLANDS – Northern Netherlands recorded a magnitude 3.4 earthquake early Friday in the Groningen province, marking the strongest to have been recorded in the region in years according to the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). The quake occurred at 1.16 am (0016GMT) with its epicenter near the village of Zeerijp, about 10 kilometers west of […]
Afghanistan Earthquake Today Kills at Least 27
AFGHANISTAN – Death toll from the Afghanistan earthquake today (November 3) have risen to 27, with hundreds of others sustaining injuries after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the northern parts of the country on Monday. Most of the casualties were reported in northern Samangan and Balkh provinces, according to the official Bakhtar News Agency. Search […]
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake in Philippines Kills 1
PHILIPPINES – A magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Philippines on Friday killed 1 person and prompted a tsunami warning after the quake struck Mindanao region. The quake occurred at a depth of 58.1 kilometers (36 miles), the US Geological Survey said. It struck off the eastern coast of Mindanao Island at 9.43 am local time (0143GMT). […]
Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake in Philippines Kills 69
PHILIPPINES – At least 69 people died and over 140 others were injured after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday. The Office of the Civil Defense said that so far, 30 fatalities have been reported from Bogo City, 22 from San Remigio, 10 from Medellin, five from Tabogon, and one each from Sogod […]
Venezuela Hit by a Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake
VENEZUELA – Venezuela was on Wednesday struck by a magnitude 6.1 earthquake, which according to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), was felt in several Colombian cities too. The tremor was centered in the town of Mene Grande, Venezuela, and occurred at 6.21 pm local time (2221GMT). The earthquake generated alarm among residents in both countries, […]
Tsunami Warning Issued in Russia’s Far East After Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake
RUSSIA – A Tsunami warning was on Saturday Issued after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit Russia’s far east region of Kamchatka Krai. The tremor’s epicenter was off the coast of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, administrative center of Kamchatka Krai, Russia, at a depth of 39.5 kilometers (24.5 miles). The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said […]
Over 800 Killed After Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Hit Afghanistan
AFGHANISTAN – At least 800 people died and over 2,800 others were injured after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Afghanistan’s eastern region late Sunday. The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the quake at 11.47 pm local time (1917GMT), located 27 kilometers (16.7 miles) east-northeast of Jalalabad at a depth of 8 kilometers (5 miles). A […]
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Hit Sulawesi Indonesia, 29 Injured
INDONESIA – At least 29 people were injured after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Sulawesi Indonesia early Sunday, according to local reports. The quake occurred at 0.38 local time (2238GMT Saturday) at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles) and affected the Poso Regency, with tremors felt in nearby regions. Among the injured, two individuals […]
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hit Tonga Island
TONGA ISLAND – A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Tonga Island on Thursday, with the German Research Center for Geosciences (GEOFON) saying that no immediate reports of a tsunami warning. The quake hit the Tonga Islands region at 5.38 pm (0438GMT), GEOFON added. Earlier, the center had said the magnitude of the tremor was recorded as […]
5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Iran
IRAN – A 5.4 magnitude earthquake shook Iran‘s southeastern region early Tuesday with its epicenter located around 139 kilometers (86 miles) south of Bam in the Kerman province. The quake occurred at 08.36 am local time (0506GMT), at a depth of approximately 56.7 km (35.2 mi), according to the US Geological Survey. However, no injuries or structural […]
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
RUSSIA – A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Russia‘s Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday morning according to the Academy of Sciences, just a day after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit. The epicenter was located 178 kilometers (110 miles) from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the administrative center of the Kamchatka region, the Unified Geophysical Service (UGS) of the […]
Tsunami Warning Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia’s Far East
RUSSIA – An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia‘s far east in the Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, resulting to tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean region. The epicenter was located at a depth of 20.7 kilometers (12.8 miles) and was centered 119 kilometers (73.9 miles) east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, it said. The Russian Academy of Sciences said […]